I wasn't very involved in the formation of NARALO, but ALAC member at the time Wendy and past ALAC member Jean were very vocal proponents of the idea in NARALO, as I recall from the lists. If the participation of NA ALAC members does not count as ALAC input... is it expected that all 15 members participate in order for it to be ALAC participation? I was present when it was discussed in LACRALO and on the EURALO list when they were forming as well. There are many reasons for NomCom in ICANN, and Siavash's concern is one issue. As I said- if there is concern about the role and function of the NomCom, now is the time to make those concerns known to the NomCom review. Until the review is finished and the ICANN community determines to change the rules, we abide by them. Jacqueline -----Original Message----- From: Evan Leibovitch [mailto:evan@telly.org] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 13:47 To: jam@jacquelinemorris.com Cc: 'At-Large Worldwide' Subject: Re: [At-Large] ALAC Positions open for nominations 2007-2008 Jacqueline A. Morris wrote:
ALL RALO formation groups were encouraged to include individuals. Were Siavash's concerns understood or expressed at the time they were created? I don't ever recall any ALAC encouragement to include individuals when NARALO was formed -- our motivation to do this was internal.
So, if you think individuals should be allowed to participate in other regions RALOs, then you are free to contact the members of those RALOs and lobby them to change their minds.
It is neither my role nor my intention to lobby other RALOs on internal policy. I am addressing the legitimate point raised by Siavash regarding certain kinds of At-Large representation. It is my position that, if there is general concern within ALAC for this issue, that it be addressed it through the RALOs and not used as a justification for NomComm appointees. - Evan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.8/1064 - Release Date: 10/11/2007 15:09 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.8/1064 - Release Date: 10/11/2007 15:09